steeper

ˈstiːpə
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Translation of steeper into German,

Adjective

1.

geography

having a sharp incline or slope
steiler steileren
  • The hill became steeper as we climbed higher.Der Hügel wurde steiler, je höher wir stiegen.
2.

intensity

more intense or severe in degree
  • The competition this year is steeper than ever.Der Wettbewerb ist dieses Jahr härter denn je.

Noun

1.

hedgerow

DatedUK
stem of a shrub used in hedge laying
DatedUK
Heckenstamm Strauchstamm
  • The gardener cut the steeper to lay the hedge.Der Gärtner kappte den Heckenstamm, um die Hecke anzulegen.
2.

cooking

Rare
vessel for soaking ingredients in liquid
Rare
Einweichgefäß
  • The chef used a steeper for the tea leaves.Der Koch benutzte ein Einweichgefäß, um die Teeblätter einzuweichen.
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Images of steeper

  • steeper: stem of a shrub used in hedge laying
    (hedgerow) Heckenstamm
  • steeper: vessel for soaking ingredients in liquid
    (cooking) Einweichgefäß

Synonyms and analogies of steeper in English

Examples of steeper in a sentence

  • Cyclists found the route steeper than expected.
  • The learning curve is steeper in advanced courses.
  • The hill became steeper as we climbed higher.
  • He selected a strong steeper for the new hedge.
  • The steeper was carefully positioned by the farmer.
  • She poured hot water into the steeper for the herbal infusion.
steep
stiːp
Adjective
1.

geography

having a slope approaching the perpendicular
steil abschüssig steil abfallend
  • The mountain trail was steep and challenging.Der Bergpfad war steil und herausfordernd.
2.

expensive

US
unduly high or unreasonable in cost
US
  • The concert tickets were a bit steep.Die Konzertkarten waren etwas teuer.
3.

challenge

excessively demanding or ambitious
  • The project deadline was steep for the team.Die Projektfrist war anspruchsvoll für das Team.
4.

intensity

Rare
extreme or far-fetched in nature
Rare
  • His explanation seemed a bit steep to believe.Seine Erklärung schien ein wenig weit hergeholt, um sie zu glauben.
Verb
1.

cooking

tr.
soak something in liquid to extract flavor
tr.
  • Steep the tea leaves in hot water.Die Teeblätter in heißem Wasser ziehen lassen.
2.

deeply filled

intr.
become completely filled with a quality or feeling
intr.
  • She steeped herself in the culture of the city.Sie durchdrang sich mit der Kultur der Stadt.
Noun
1.

growth

RareUS
sharp increase or rise
RareUS
starker Anstieg steiler Anstieg
  • The steep in prices was unexpected..Der starke Anstieg der Preise war unerwartet
2.

geography

Rare
the side of a mountain with a sharp incline
Rare
  • The climbers faced a challenging steep.Die Kletterer standen vor einem herausfordernden Steilhang.

Expressions with steep: examples in English and translations in German

hoher Preis
The new phone comes with a steep price.
das ist ganz schön happig
The ticket price is $100? That's pretty steep!
durchdrungen sein von
The community was steeped in prejudice against outsiders.
steile Lernkurve
Starting a new job often involves a steep learning curve.
sich vertiefen
sich einarbeiten
She steeped herself in the study of ancient history.
ziemlich steil
recht steil
The mountain path is quite steep.

Translations of "steeper" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
steiladj.

The hike turned out steeper than we had bargained for in the brochure.

Die Wanderung wurde steiler, als wir laut Prospekt damit gerechnet hatten.

That hill is much steeper than I expected to climb today.

Dieser Hügel ist viel steiler, als ich für heute erwartet hatte.

steilereadj.

The biking route features a steeper descent that thrills adventurous riders.

Die Fahrradstrecke hat eine steilere Abfahrt, die abenteuerlustige Fahrer begeistert.

The laser light reaches the photodiode steeper slopes in the output signal.

Das Laserlicht in der Fotodiode erreicht steilere Flanken im Output Signal.

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steeper: Examples and translations in context

We discovered a steeper path that led directly to the waterfall.

Wir entdeckten einen steileren Pfad, der direkt zum Wasserfall führte.

When it rains, the steeper streets become slippery and require caution.

Bei Regen werden die steileren Straßen rutschig und erfordern besondere Vorsicht.

The hikers decided to power on, even as the trail became steeper.

Die Wanderer beschlossen weiterzugehen, auch als der Weg steiler wurde.

The hill was steeper than I had anticipated during my morning jog.

Der Hügel war steiler, als ich bei meinem Morgenlauf erwartet hatte.

The road suddenly became steeper, challenging even the most experienced drivers.

Die Straße wurde plötzlich steiler und forderte selbst die erfahrensten Fahrer heraus.

Walking on the steeper pathways near the lake offered a unique experience.

Das Wandern auf den steileren Pfaden am See bot eine einzigartige Erfahrung.

She struggled to climb the steeper section of the hiking trail ahead.

Sie hatte Mühe, den steileren Abschnitt des Wanderwegs vor ihr zu erklimmen.

A good helmet is essential for safety while alpine skiing on steeper hills.

Ein guter Helm ist unerlässlich für die Sicherheit beim Skifahren auf steileren Hügeln.

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